7.3.1

Hedging Short VXX

PYTHON PLUGIN Volatility Hedging

Description

Strategy 7.3.1: Short VXX with VIX futures tail hedge

Strategy Logic

Strategy 7.3.1: Hedging Short VXX. Maintain a core short VXX position for carry, hedged with a small long position in VIX futures (or VIX call options) to limit tail risk. Expects two symbols: the VXX-like product and a VIX-futures hedge.

Parameters

Parameter Default Value Type
vxx_symbol VXX str
hedge_symbol VIX_FUT str
hedge_ratio 0.2 float
vol_lookback 21 int
max_vol_threshold 0.8 float

Risk Configuration

Risk Parameter Value
Max Position Pct 6.0%
Stop Loss Pct 12.0%
Take Profit Pct 10.0%
Max Drawdown Pct 20.0%